Phase 2A of the Quito Airport Passenger Terminal Began its Operations

Mariscal Sucre Airport’s expansion Phase 2A became operational in May, offering more comfort, greater services and increased efficiency for the thousands of domestic passengers that daily pass through the terminal. This work, built with an investment of $22 million financed exclusively by the shareholders of Corporacion Quiport, ratified the concessionaire’s mission to focus its efforts on providing a first class service in all areas; in other words, for domestic and international passengers alike.

Andrew O'Brian, President and CEO of Quiport said, "it is an honor to present this new infrastructure to the city of Quito, in order to not only improve passenger comfort but also, thanks to an architectural style and materials employed, project a sense of identity and belonging to Quito, thus contributing to the excellent image that the city and the country have."

Operational Benefits and Renewed Services

The expansion of the air terminal for domestic flights has 7,910 square meters of construction, 870 additional seats, two new passenger boarding bridges and ten gates, representing an increase in capacity in waiting lounges of 30%.

This will allow more flexibility to serve a greater number of domestic operations via boarding bridges and the consequent reduction of bus operations, which directly benefits passengers and airlines.

The incorporation of the extension’s ten boarding gates facilitates the management of departure and arrival procedures, and allows the optimization of the number of operations timewise.

Passengers will wait for their flights in a more comfortable in an environment designed with natural lighting, thanks to the large windows and high ceiling that instill a feeling of ample space. The inclusion of indoor and outdoor gardens, and hanging plants make this area a place that allows passengers feel in touch with nature.

The new waiting lounges will have areas and services designed to improve the passenger experience at the Mariscal Sucre airport:

• Three food and beverage establishments with a wide range of quality and the addition of a local menu.
• New retail stores focused on local production.
• New Domestic VIP Lounge with more space and comfort.
• Children play area.
• Priority seating for people with special needs, elderly, pregnant or with small children.
• Power outlets for charging phones and laptops incorporated to the seats.
• Free WiFi for passengers, as in the rest of the airport’s lounges.